Effective: November 22, 1995

PURPOSE

To explain the operational framework of advisory councils.

AUTHORITY/SOURCE

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
SACS Criteria Section 6.1.3

POLICY

Academic units are encouraged to form Advisory Councils composed of outstanding professional and community leaders for purposes of support and development of the unit's goals. College or School advisory councils may be supplemented by departmental or program committees as appropriate.

Whenever advisory councils are used, these councils should be active and their role, function, membership, and duration should be clearly defined. A written statement to this effect should be distributed to each member and placed on file in the administrative office to which the council reports.

Advisory Councils will typically be established for the following purposes:

1. Identification of needs and advice in program planning.

This may include identification of trends for employment, specific skills required for graduates, advice about curriculum content, etc.

2. Promotion of programs and students within the professional community which the unit serves.

This may include communication with professional, legislative, and executive agencies (Florida Board of Education) which may influence unit or University Advancement, as well as assistance in placing graduates and other actions which improve the recognition of the program.

3. Acquiring resources to support the unit's goals.

4. Other support as appropriate.

This may include identification of adjunct faculty for selected courses, meeting with candidates for certain positions, participation in lecture series or as speakers in classes, and any other activities in the best interest of the unit.

Advisory Councils may be initiated upon approval of the proposal by the Provost and President. The Division of University Advancement and the Vice President for Academic Affairs will provide review and consultation prior to final action.

PROCEDURE

The establishment of an Advisory Council shall follow these guidelines:

1. Preparation of a proposal.

The proposal to establish an Advisory Council must include its name, purposes, proposed membership, and manner of operation (number of meetings per year, officers, particular projects for the first year). Any budgetary consequences should be noted.

2. Council membership must reflect the relevant constituencies of the unit and should provide for appropriate racial, ethnic and gender representation.

3. Appointments to councils must be reviewed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Vice President for Advancement.

4. Fund raising programs and categories of membership must be consistent with schedules established by University Advancement.

5. Meeting schedules, agendas, information about promotional events and publications, and notification about legislative or Regent contacts should be forwarded to the Provost, Vice President for Advancement, and the President.

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